Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG29 · Hampshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Odiham has less crime — 10 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 10, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Odiham sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Odiham is below the national average while Reading is above, making Odiham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Odiham recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 10 vs 290 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Odiham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Odiham saw higher rates of Burglary while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 290).